TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…

12/31/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490593.0

2005 XC90 · powertrain

WE OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AND IT HAS 54K MILES ON IT. WE HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR HUB BEARINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED. WE WERE NOT CONVINCED AND TOOK IT TO OUR AUTO MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON OUR AVALON, HE LOOKED AT IT AND AFTER…

12/29/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297370.0

2005 XC90 · electrical

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA OF A TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE OF MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 THAT I BELIEVE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT WHICH SHOULD BE PART OF A RECALL. AFTER DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (IN EXTREME RAINY CONDITIONS) FOR APPROX 2 HRS, THE CAR DISPLAYED A…

12/28/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297250.0

2005 XC90 · engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE…

12/27/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10441365.0

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severe NHTSA 07V221000 25/05/2007

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT WHILE DOING BATTERY MAINTENANCE THE JACK'S CRANK HANDLE CAN BE MISPLACED UNDER A BRACKET WHICH RETAINS THE BATTERY

MISPLACEMENT OF THE JACK'S CRANK HANDLE CAN POSE A SAFETY RISK AS IT CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD THEN LEAD TO A FIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE JACK CRANK HANDLE AND A WARNING LABEL WITH APPROVED TEXT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE BRACKET WHICH RETAINS THE BATTERY. THIS WARNING LABEL WILL INFORM AN OPERATOR NOT TO PLACE THE JACK CRANK HANDLE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Volvo XC90 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 223 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Volvo XC90 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Volvo XC90?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 58 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Volvo XC90 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Volvo XC90?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 223 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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